Nikon NIKKOR Z 400mm f/4.5 VR S

Nikon NIKKOR Z 400mm f/4.5 VR S

Main Specifications

• Lens Mount: Nikon Z Mount
• Format: FX / 35mm Full Frame
• Lens Type: S-Line Super-Telephoto Prime Lens
• Focal Length: 400mm
• Maximum Aperture: f/4.5
• Minimum Aperture: f/32
• Lens Construction: 19 Elements in 13 Groups
• ED Glass Elements: 1
• Super ED Glass Elements: 2
• SR Lens Elements: 1
• Lens Coating: Nano Crystal Coat
• Front Lens Element: Fluorine Coated

Angle of View

• FX Format: 6°10′
• DX Format: 4°
• DX-Format Equivalent: 600mm equivalent — explicitly stated by Nikon.

Focusing

• Focusing System: Internal Focusing (IF)
• AF Drive: Stepping Motor (STM)
• Minimum Focus Distance: 2.5m / 8.21ft from the focal plane
• Maximum Reproduction Ratio: 0.16×
• Autofocus: Fast, precise and quiet AF operation designed for stills and video.

Vibration Reduction

• Built-In Optical VR: Yes
• VR Effect: Up to 5.5 Stops*
• Synchro VR: Up to 6.0 Stops when used with the Nikon Z9 and Synchro VR is activated.

*Based on CIPA standards, in NORMAL mode, when attached to a mirrorless camera equipped with a 35mm-film-size image sensor.

Aperture & Filter

• Diaphragm Blades: 9
• Diaphragm: Rounded Diaphragm Opening
• Filter Size: 95mm

Teleconverter Compatibility

• Z TELECONVERTER TC-1.4x: Compatible — extends focal length to 560mm
• Z TELECONVERTER TC-2.0x: Compatible — extends focal length to 800mm

Nikon notes that AF performance may deteriorate with a teleconverter depending on the subject, brightness and focus position.

Controls & Handling

• Lens Function (L-Fn) Buttons: Customisable
• Control Ring: Customisable
• Memory-Set Button: Supported*
• Weight Balance: Centre of gravity is positioned closer to the camera body to facilitate handheld shooting, panning and subject tracking. Nikon

*Nikon states that the memory-set button can be activated following a firmware update.

Video Features

• Focus Breathing: Suppressed
• Focusing Operation: Designed for quiet operation
• Exposure Control: Designed for stable exposure during video recording.

Protection & Design

• Dust- and Drip-Resistant Design: Yes*
• Fluorine Coating: Applied to the front lens element
• S-Line: Yes

*Nikon states that thorough dust- and drip-resistance is not guaranteed in all situations or under all conditions.

Dimensions & Weight

• Maximum Diameter: Approx. 104mm
• Length: Approx. 234.5mm
• Weight with Tripod Collar: Approx. 1,245g
• Weight without Tripod Collar: Approx. 1,160g